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• FSB Chief Warns G20 That Frontier AI Could Accelerate Cyber Attacks and Threaten Financial Stability

  31-08-2026 21:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  FSB Chair Andrew Bailey warns frontier AI could accelerate cyberattacks and amplify financial risks through shared technology providers
  
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• Supreme Court Lets Donald Trump's White House Ballroom Construction Proceed While Lawsuit Continues

  01-09-2026 00:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US Supreme Court has allowed construction of Trump's White House ballroom to continue, focusing on legal standing rather than the project's legality, amid ongoing controversy and legal challenges.
  
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• Anthropic Accused of Pirating Beatles, Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson Songs for Claude, Faces $150K Per-Work Damages

  31-08-2026 23:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell have filed a lawsuit against AI developer Anthropic, alleging illegal use of copyrighted music to train AI models, seeking damages up to £115,000 per work.
  
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• Who Is John Galliano? Inside the Antisemitic Rant That Sparked Met Gala Backlash, Ended His Dior Career

  31-08-2026 23:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  John Galliano has withdrawn from a planned Met exhibition following criticism over his past antisemitic remarks and the event's timing on Holocaust Remembrance Day, sparking widespread debate.
  
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• Wallace & Gromit's Eyes Were So Specific That LEGO Had To Develop New Printing Tech

  31-08-2026 23:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  LEGO designers developed a new printing process to faithfully recreate Wallace & Gromit's iconic eyes, using a curved 1x1 dome element, potentially revolutionising future LEGO designs.
  
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• Russian Strike Destroys Kyiv Printing Plant Producing 1.3 Million Schoolbooks Before New Term

  31-08-2026 23:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ukraine starts the new school year with textbook shortages after Russian strikes hit key publishers, including Konvi's Kyiv printing plant.
  
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• Another Kushner's World Cup Deal in Trouble After FIFA Abandons Plan To Sell 20% Stake

  31-08-2026 23:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Joshua Kushner's attempt to acquire a 20% stake in World Cup commercial rights collapsed amid legal scrutiny and backlash from football federations, questioning the $4.2 billion valuation.
  
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• Justin and Hailey Bieber Spark 'Tension or Drama' Claims at Billie Eilish's Brother's Wedding

  31-08-2026 23:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Photos from Finneas O'Connell's wedding have sparked speculation about Justin and Hailey Bieber's marriage, with a body language expert suggesting possible tension, though no definitive evidence of conflict exists.
  
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• Lionel Richie Asks for a Chair During 'all Night Long' Before Hospital Dash, Sources Claim ICU Stay

  31-08-2026 23:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lionel Richie, 77, was hospitalised in St. Louis after experiencing a health scare during a concert. The singer sought medical attention for possible dehydration after struggling to complete his performance.
  
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• Kick Streamer Gtwist Left in Tears After Dad Allegedly Assaults Him During Livestream

  31-08-2026 23:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kick streamer Gtwist's viral livestream shows a physical confrontation with an adult man, sparking debate over its authenticity and raising concerns about the streamer's safety and age.
  
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• MAGA Youtuber Cam Higby Seemingly Gags and Vomits While Defending Israel on National TV

  31-08-2026 23:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral clip of Cam Higby gagging on Fox News while defending Israel in Gaza has resurfaced, sparking ridicule and debate over his pro-Israel stance and past panic attack.
  
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• Rothkopf: Trump Governs Like a King, Not a Commander-in-Chief, as Iran War Costs Hit $37B

  31-08-2026 22:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US-Iran conflict has cost $37.5 billion, sparking constitutional concerns over Trump's war powers. Analysts critique the lack of congressional approval and escalating financial and human costs.
  
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• 'I Regret Ever Supporting You': MAGA Supporters Turn on Trump Over 'Backwards and Poor' Data Centre Remark

  31-08-2026 22:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump defends AI data centre expansion, warning against resisting communities. Loyal supporters react negatively, fearing economic and environmental impacts, potentially affecting upcoming midterm elections.
  
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• NHS Expands Free Seven-Minute Cholesterol Checks After 1 in 5 People Were Flagged High Risk

  31-08-2026 22:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Around 100 NHS pharmacies in England will offer free seven-minute cholesterol checks after a pilot identified hidden cardiovascular risk.
  
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• AI Slashes Willingness To Say 'I Don't Know' From 44% to 3%, Researchers Find

  31-08-2026 22:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A study shows that access to AI advice significantly reduces people's willingness to admit ignorance, even when the advice is incorrect, raising concerns about AI's influence on decision-making.
  
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• Horrified Family Speaks Out After Repeat Offender Allegedly Shoots Three Women in Fayetteville Crime Spree

  31-08-2026 22:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A convicted felon is charged after a violent crime spree in Fayetteville, North Carolina, involving the shooting of three women, including a carjacking victim. The suspect remains in custody without bond.
  
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• 100 Children Aged 12 or Under Referred to UK Forced Marriage Unit, Including 27 Aged Five or Under

  31-08-2026 22:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  At least 100 children aged 12 or under were referred to the UK's Forced Marriage Unit between 2021 and 2025, Home Office data shows
  
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• Bluetooth Vaginas, AI Personalities and Custom Faces: Inside the $6.6 Billion Sex Doll Market

  31-08-2026 22:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The sex doll market is projected to double by 2033, driven by AI advancements and customisation. Ethical concerns arise over consent and societal impacts as dolls become more lifelike and interactive.
  
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• 'Enough Is Enough': Viral Video Shows Saginaw Officers Repeatedly Striking Woman as Internal Probe Launched

  31-08-2026 22:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Saginaw police viral video: Internal Affairs and Michigan State Police investigate an arrest after footage showed officers using force against a woman.
  
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• Dollyfest 2027: When, Where, Ticket Prices and Which Artists Could Perform - Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé and More?

  31-08-2026 22:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  DOLLYFEST 2027 will celebrate Dolly Parton's legacy with two-day events in Nashville and London. Originally planned for her 80th birthday, the festival will honour her life and music posthumously.
  
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• Temu's $962M Meta Ad Blitz Under Fire: 73% of Top Creators Likely Fake, 47 Based in Russia and China

  31-08-2026 21:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Research estimates Temu spent $962 million on Meta ads as 73 of its top 100 creators showed signs of likely inauthenticity
  
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• Prince William 'Watching Over His Shoulder' as Harry Returns to UK With Meghan and Their Children

  31-08-2026 21:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan's unexpected return to Britain has reportedly unsettled Prince William, as the couple plans a long-term stay. The move has sparked discussions among senior royals in Scotland.
  
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• Did Bonnie Blue Really Have a Baby? OF Creator 'Gives Birth' After Announcing Fake Pregnancy in March

  31-08-2026 21:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Adult star Bonnie Blue claims to have given birth, but her history of faking a pregnancy has left many sceptical. Her announcement follows a year of controversy and public doubt.
  
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• FSB Chair Warns G20 That Frontier AI Could Accelerate Cyber Attacks and Threaten Financial Stability

  31-08-2026 21:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  FSB Chair Andrew Bailey warns frontier AI could accelerate cyberattacks and amplify financial risks through shared technology providers
  
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• Trump Says Communities Rejecting Data Centres Will Be 'Backwards and Poor' as Water and Power Concerns Grow

  31-08-2026 21:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump warns that rejecting data centres could harm communities economically, despite rising bipartisan opposition due to environmental concerns and resource demands.
  
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• 'It's a Fairy Tale': €50M Euromillions Winners Have Quietly Transformed Their French Town for 17 Years

  31-08-2026 21:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A French family used their €50 million EuroMillions win to support their hometown for 17 years, funding projects like nursing home debt clearance and school renovations, while remaining anonymous.
  
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• D4vd's High-Profile Lawyers Drop Him as He Moves to Public Defender Despite $2M Net Worth

  31-08-2026 21:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  D4vd's high-profile private lawyers withdrew at a 31 August 2026 hearing, where the singer pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 and unlawful mutilation of human remains.
  
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• Britain Has Its Smallest Army Since the Napoleonic Era, Yet Rejects More Than 200 Applicants a Day

  31-08-2026 20:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The British Army rejected over 200 recruits daily last year, with medical conditions, tattoos, and Commonwealth caps cited as top reasons, amid ongoing recruitment challenges and historically low personnel levels.
  
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• 'The Walking Dead' Star Lauren Cohan Calls Maggie and Negan Romance 'Horrifying' After Spinoff's Wildest Twist

  31-08-2026 20:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Walking Dead: Dead City explores an alternate reality where Maggie and Negan meet without their traumatic past, reigniting fan debates about their complex relationship.
  
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• Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina After Heartbreaking World Cup Defeat: 'I Have Nothing Left To Give'

  31-08-2026 20:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi retires from international football after Argentina's World Cup defeat and his father's death, ending a 20-year career with the national team as its top scorer and most-capped player.
  
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